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pecan pie cookies recipe gooey caramel delight
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Salted Caramel Swirl Pecan Pie Cookies combine classic pecan pie flavors with a soft-baked, chewy cookie. They feature a luscious salted caramel swirl and crunchy pecans for an unforgettable indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 125g (1 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 150g (3/4 cup) Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 100g (1/2 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt, plus extra for caramel
- 150g (1 ½ cups) Pecan Halves, Coarsely Chopped
- 100g (1 cup) Pecan Pieces, divided
- 100g (1/2 cup) Light Brown Sugar (for caramel)
- 60ml (1/4 cup) Heavy Cream
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (for salted caramel)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Salted Caramel: Melt butter and brown sugar, then whisk in heavy cream and salt.
- Boil & Cool Caramel: Boil caramel for 2-3 minutes, then cool to a thick, pourable consistency.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in pecans and cinnamon (if using).
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten, add caramel, and top with more dough.
- Swirl & Top: Swirl caramel and press pecan pieces on top.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Drizzle: Cool on sheets, then drizzle with leftover caramel.
Notes
For best results, ensure the caramel is cooled to a thick, pourable consistency before swirling. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg